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Avril is a sweet and sensitive kitty who would prefer to get to know you slowly. This shy beauty can get a bit overwhelmed at first and will need some space and time to adjust to her new surroundings. But once she feels comfortable, she’ll be asking for cheek scratches in no time!

Like many New Yorkers, Avril is prone to allergy and asthma flare-ups that may require veterinary care. Our Adoptions team is available to give you tips on how to manage her health needs. Avril would like to be the only cat in her new home, and would do best with an adopter who is looking for an independent feline companion. Adopt Avril today!

Avril is available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center. If you are interested in adopting, please call our Adoptions department in New York City at (212) 876-7700 ext. 4120. To learn more about Avril, please visit her page.

Check out this video of Avril in action as she plays with her favorite toy in the Adoption Center!

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Over the years, we’ve treated tons of animals who have swallowed unusual things. Legos, chew-toys, beer bottles, pocket change, even a toilet brush—but we’ve never before met a dog who ate a basketball. That is, until we met Hannah.

We first received a call about Hannah in December 2013. She was a stray who was found wandering around Fairport, New York, emaciated, with a big dent in her head. Described as extremely fearful, Hannah would tremble and retreat from both new and familiar people, in both new and familiar situations, and was fearful of loud noises. It was clear that this dog needed help. After being taken in by Rochester Animal Services, she was transferred to Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. Lollypop Farm worked with Hannah for about a month, but they knew she needed more intensive rehabilitation in order to become adoptable. So, on December 26, she came to the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Madison, New Jersey.

When Hannah’s intensive treatment began, we had no idea that there was a basketball lingering inside of her. In fact, no one could have known—until she began expelling pieces of the ball. Hannah was taken to the Rockaway Animal Hospital in New Jersey, where the remains of the ball had to be surgically removed and her intestines repaired.

Back at the Rehab Center, Hannah was given time for her physical wounds to heal. Once she was strong enough, our Behaviorists continued the even bigger task: healing her emotional wounds, as well.

Over the next several weeks, Hannah made great progress. At our groundbreaking facility, experts worked round the clock to reduce her fears and help tackle her crippling anxiety. Slowly but surely, she began to acclimate to unfamiliar sounds, objects, and people. She even grew to love walks, and began to wag her tail, bounce around, and approach new people, ready for treats. In fact, Hannah was such a good walker that she became one of our best “helper dogs,” encouraging other fearful dogs to enjoy walks as well.

Nowadays, Hannah is known for her goofy personality, with a toy or Kong almost always hanging from her mouth. We even found her “sweet spot”— a deep ear rub. We are so proud of her amazing progress. In early May, she became an official graduate of the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center.

Hannah’s experience has been quite a journey, and we are so inspired by how far this sweet girl has come. She is finally ready to find her forever home, and we hope you will consider making her a part of your family. If you are interested in adopting Hannah, please contact St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center at (973) 377-2295 or visit www.sthuberts.org.

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America is sure to be your new best friend. This sweet girl is adorable in photos and even cuter in person—her freckles give her extra charm! America is a super social pup who counts playtime with her special people among her favorite activities and is very friendly with other dogs her size. The perfect dog park companion, she’d love to make a few canine friends!

America can feel a bit overwhelmed if approached in a small space or while chewing her favorite bone, but our Behavior Team can give you some tips for helping her adjust to new surroundings. America is looking for her forever family and would do best in an adults-only home with an adopter who has experience with larger dogs. Adopt America today!

America is available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center. If you are interested in adopting, please call our Adoptions department in New York City at (212) 876-7700 ext. 4120. To learn more about America, please visit her page.

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If you need a partner in crime, Jenny’s the one for you! Known around our Adoption Center for her investigative nature, this friendly kitty will keep you on your toes with her playful antics and disappearing acts. Jenny knows play time is the best time, and would do best with an adopter who can give her lots of attention and affection.

Jenny may be a little nervous when you first bring her home, but we think she’ll soon relax into her new surroundings with a little love, patience and her favorite toys—she’ll be staging sneak attacks in no time! Jenny would do best with an adopter in a quiet household with kids ages 10-and-up. Adopt Jenny today!

Jenny is available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center. If you are interested in adopting, please call our Adoptions department in New York City at (212) 876-7700 ext. 4120. To learn more about Jenny, please visit her page.

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For a tiny, three-legged Chihuahua, Karma makes a very big impression. In March, the 6-lb. pup caught the eye of a woman named Diane, who was already at the ASPCA to adopt another dog named Gracie. In the weeks that ensued, Diane settled in with Gracie—but she just couldn’t get Karma out of her mind. True to her name, this little dog found the loving home she truly deserved.

Karma came to the ASPCA in October 2012 when she was surrendered by her owners. Though she was young, she suffered from a kidney disease and a leg injury that needed to be addressed before she could be adopted. As a result of her injury, doctors at the ASPCA Animal Hospital had to amputate her front right leg. It was during Karma’s recovery that Diane first laid eyes on the teeny pup.

“When I went to adopt Gracie, I saw this precious little thing who had just had surgery to amputate her leg. I wanted to take her home, too, but she was still recovering and wasn’t available for adoption,” Diane recalls. While she and Gracie settled in to their new life, Karma also remained in Diane’s mind. “I kept calling and checking the adoption page to see if she was available. I had pictures in my phone as if she was already mine!”

Sure enough, as soon as Karma’s injuries healed, Diane returned to the ASPCA to adopt her. At the Adoption Center, our vets gave Diane Karma’s full medical history. She laughs, “Her file looked like a novel—it had to weigh more than she did!” But despite the pup’s issues, Diane was determined. “I loved her instantly and there was nothing they could say to make me feel otherwise. Karma had had so much bad luck throughout her short life, and I was ready to change that.”

In the weeks that followed, Karma adjusted to her new home. Because of the recent amputation, she had some trouble learning to walk on Diane’s slippery wood floors. Diane gave her rubber booties to help her gain confidence, and pretty soon she was up and running! “She’s the quickest little thing you will ever see on three legs,” says Diane. “She is faster than most of the dogs in the dog park.” Karma loves to play with Gracie, snuggle at night, and even dress up in costumes—you can catch her sartorial choices on the Instagram account that Diane’s daughters keep in Karma’s name.

“Karma and Gracie are so special, I can hardly believe there are people in this world that would abandon these precious little babies,” says Diane. But we all know that karma works in funny ways, and in this case, at least, we think it was meant to be.

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